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FAA Proposes $633,009 in Civil Penalties Against SpaceX

Alleges Company Failed to Follow License Requirements Twice in 2023

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Tom Patton
Sep 19, 2024
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The FAA has proposed $633,009 in civil penalties against Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for allegedly failing to follow its license requirements during two launches in 2023, in accordance with statutorily-set civil penalty guidelines.

“Failure of a company to comply with the safety requirements will result in consequences.”
Marc Nichols, FAA

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